Roberto Razo
Project Manager
San Fernando,Pampanga
Summary
Seasoned Specialist offering 35 years of comprehensive Project Management experience in Geothermal, Solar and Wind Energy interpreting and implementing Engineering & QA/QC quality assurance standards and investigating customer complaints and non-conformance issues. Practiced and knowledgeable professional possessing excellent problem solving and analytical skills paired with strong knowledge of international standards such as ASME, ANSI, BSI, JIS, AWS, ASHRAE, & QA terms, tools and methodologies. Committed to improving overall business processes. Dependable Project Manager with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Renewable Energy (Solar PV) Specialist
Im4urlight
Philippines
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and manage the implementation and maintenance of Solar PV and Battery projects and assets
- Managing a technical team in the operation and maintenance of grid-tied solar PV plants and off-grid hybrid PV-battery projects on a commercial scale
- Installation of Energy Monitoring
- Responsible for the electrical installation of Solar PV and Battery Storage Systems
- Managed Test & Inspection
- Managed Electrical installation of Solar PV and Battery Storage Systems
- Managed and coordinated Electrical installation of Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps
- Managed Installation of EV Chargers
- Provide training to an electrical apprentice and supervise other work associated with the installation of Solar PV systems
- Assisting with other tasks associated with the installation of Solar PV and Heat Pumps
- Train apprentices, supervising a team and other work associated with the installation of Solar PV systems and Battery system.
Senior Project Manager
Dieng Unit 2-55MW Geothermal Power Project
Indonesia
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Manage a project management team, development and construction professionals in the country by actively providing guidance, trouble shooting in case of any issues and ensure best relations with project stakeholders
- Responsible to ensure the Schedule, Cost, Quality & Safety delivery of the Geothermal Power Project in the Indonesia
- Track record of delivering projects involving teams and at times under time pressure
- Execute and/or manage energy related advisory projects, including technology review, technical due diligence, conceptual design, technical specifications, procurement support, EPC/O&M contract review, design review, construction progress monitoring, testing and commissioning, report writing, presentations, courses, etc
- Managing a project from inception to completion, ensuring that it is delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Work with the design & engineering team to review all project documents and information provided by a client/developer and throughout the design process
- Involved in the construction-phase site inspections and perform quality reporting and progress reviews for operational sites
- Outlining, defining, and initiating the project Implementing document control policies and documentation templates
- Maintaining a good working knowledge of assigned component projects
- Closely monitoring the progress of the project and update implementation schedules Thereof, update costs, and project cash flow requirements, and prepare reports to the Client at regular intervals in agreed formats
- This has avoided the additional cost of the project and also timely completion of the project
- Within a matrix structure lead the Project Managers responsible for delivering the projects from construction into operation safely, on time and to budget
- Monitoring project progress and implementing changes where necessary
- Actively drive for zero HSE incidents during the construction of projects
- Ensure the projects under construction are constructed and capable of being operated in accordance with local Health and Safety and Environment regulations and permits
- Manages risk which may include fixed price engineering, scope of work changes, additional requirements in safety, modern technology and project schedule
- Prepare and Review Start up and Commissioning procedures of the Plant including FCRS and Power Plant Mechanical Equipment and auxiliaries
- Ensures that all commissioning activities are carried out so as to ensure the delivery of a fully operational project complete in every respect
- This includes reviews of all commissioning documentation, reviews for performance, reliability, durability of operation, accessibility, maintainability, operational efficiency under all conditions of operation, protection of health, welfare, safety and comfort of occupants and O&M personnel
- Develop the CLIENT Commissioning Team consisting of CLIENT operators and Consultant/Expatriate that will monitor and assist in the testing and commissioning works both in FCRS and GPP, assess the progress status, Health and Safety, and completeness of the system before Testing and Commissioning work based on best International Engineering practice
- Compiling project reports and informing management regarding problems
- Ensuring that the project complies with best practices, SOPs, PMO policies, and other policies
- Monitoring of equipment and material compliance with respect to technical equipment specifications
- Manage FAT, Testing and Commissioning of the plant after construction turnover.
Site Project Manager
Olkaria VI-2x77Mw Geothermal Power Project
Kenya
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Assists the Client in identifying risks in earlier phases of the project cycle and defining risk mitigation measures avoiding surprises and additional cost to the project
- Review and approve Contractor's design information, drawings, calculations, and reports for compliance with Specifications, codes, and standards, and sound engineering practice for the High Voltage Substation and Transmission contract
- This results to good engineering standard compliance and quality of the works
- Assist, support, co-ordinate, supervise, make decisions and issue instructions for all engineering and design related to the construction activities to ensure compliance to required specifications, quality assurance, and safety of the project
- Provide suitably qualified site staff to supervise the construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of the works and approve performance tests including the pressure testing of vessels
- Provided qualified staff to give environmental support and administration roles including safety supervision and Contract Administration
- Examined and approved the contractor's design information, drawings, and reports for compliance with specifications, codes, standards, and sound engineering practices
- Give all necessary instructions to the contractor, provided the SGC shall not without prior approval of the Client give any instructions which in the opinion of the SGC are likely to substantially increase the cost of, or delay the completion of the works
- Inspected and witnessed acceptance testing during the manufacture of electrical, mechanical machinery, process equipment, and plant before supply for incorporation in the works
- Ensuring that relevant and adequate operation and maintenance training programs for the Client's staff are carried out at the manufacturers' factory
- Managing a project from inception to completion, ensuring that it is delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Undertake site surveys to establish local conditions which impact design, as well as researching local supply costs for inclusion in the project budget
- Work with the design & engineering team to review all project documents and information provided by a client/developer and throughout the design process
- Work with the project director to prepare a detailed project budget, which needs to be closely monitored throughout the life of the project
- Develop a detailed programmed of works (PoW) to track progress
- Preparation of suppliers' and subcontractors' contracts
- Closely monitoring the progress of the project and update implementation schedules Thereof, update costs, and project cash flow requirements, and prepare reports to the Client at regular intervals in agreed formats
- This has avoided the additional cost of the project and also timely completion of the project
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual or other regular reports as required by Client, Financiers, and other stakeholders
- Held regular meetings with the Employer and contractors to review the implementation progress
- Upon evidence of possible or impending negative impact on project schedule, cost, integrity, quality, and progress, propose and implement remedial measures in consultation with the Client as necessary to avoid delays in the completion of the works
- Identified opportunities for the contractor's claims against the Client and take immediate remedial action to forestall such claims and report the same to the Client
- Prepare change orders/variations and evaluate claims, if any, by the provisions of the contract
- This will avoid some issues of the contract payment during billing period
- Provide both site and home office-based staff during the 12 months plant guarantee period to meet Client requirements After the works, issue Takeover Certificates and Project Completion Reports thereby conformance to the requirement of the EPC contract.
Specialist Geothermal Project Operations/Owners Engineer
PERTAMINA Geothermal Energy
12.2014 - 08.2017
- Technical and Engineering review advice to the CLIENT /PMC Project Team of the EPC Contractor documents and advise/assist CLIENT /PMC on the following: Process simulation, Process and Flow Diagram, Basic Design, Detailed Engineering Design, Construction Design, as-built drawing, Data and Calculation Sheet and also the specification of equipment and material, Testing and Commissioning Procedures and activities, Performance Guarantees of the EPCC Contractor
- Develop the CLIENT Commissioning Team consisting of CLIENT operators and Consultant/Expatriate that will monitor and assist in the testing and commissioning works both in FCRS and GPP, assess the progress status, Health and Safety, and completeness of the system before Testing and Commissioning work based on best International Engineering practice
- Ensures that all commissioning activities are carried out to ensure the delivery of a fully operational project is complete in every respect This includes reviews of all commissioning documentation, reviews for performance, reliability, the durability of operation, accessibility, maintainability, operational efficiency under all conditions of operation, and protection of health, welfare, safety, and comfort of occupants and O and M personnel
- Advise and assist CLIENT /PMC Project Team on the implementation of Health Safety and Environment (HSE), testing, and inspection including NDT Inspection, Pressure Test, and Operation Test
- Review the Contractor’s Monthly report from the EPCC Contractor within the specified and scheduled submission period.
Project Manager/Senior Power Generation Engr
Patuha 1x60Mw Geothermal Power Project
Indonesia
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Managed the take-over of the Project Engineering from the tender team
- Review the technical contractual requirements and analyze the standards and specifications and prepare a detailed engineering execution strategy
- Managed the Project Engineering team including Internal partners, and engineering subcontractors, so that the design is according to the applicable rules, regulations codes, and standards and according to good engineering practice as well as Environmental aspects and Health and Safety of Site Personal, Operators, maintenance personnel, and third parties
- Report the engineering project status according to the established requirements
- Defined the engineering strategies for contract fulfillment in line with the project strategy
- Raise in due time deviation requests to the contractual requirements to achieve or improve cost and schedule and associated risks
- Control supplier selection process and support procurement in the negotiations with suppliers
- Provided support for technical issues linked to overall schedule problems and define appropriate activities for a recovery plan with respective lead engineers
- Manage and control all technical issues of MoM and agreements between the Partners, Participants, and the Customer as well as technical Consultants, Authorities, etc
- Ensure timely response on technical issues internally as well as to the Customer or his Representative
- Compile open issues and maintain a comment list accordingly
- Release and approve the engineering documents of the EPC contractor to the client.
Service Group Manager
GHD Philippines
09.2010 - 04.2012
- Prepare proposals for Renewable Energy such as solar, hydro, wind, geothermal, and biomass power projects
- Spearheaded design of major power plants equipment such as steam turbine generators, boilers, cooling towers, vacuum systems, cooling water systems, condensers, and other major power plant equipment
- Management of EPC project program, project team and project contacts starting in the design phase through to O&M and client handover
- Project preparation including technical due diligence, management of documentation, coordination of multifunctional project team, and communication with external stakeholders
- Project execution including cross functional coordination and with the construction management, coordination of acceptance procedures and handover to the O&M team
- Discussing and agreeing technical and commercial specifics with the client
- Vast Experience in carrying out Project Development activities for greenfield development of Solar and Wind Renewable Energy projects
- Conducts FEED and Detailed engineering design of various Renewable Energy power projects such as Solar, Wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal power plants
- Manage and be responsible for Renewable Energy initiatives in their entirety, from inception to completion
- This includes planning and managing operations to ensure each phase of the project is done on time and within budget
- A key part of this is allocating the right resources, to the right areas, at the right times
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Handover of the project to the internal O&M team.
Engineering Manager
SKM International
05.2005 - 08.2010
- Manage and supervise various local and international projects on Renewable Energy Power Projects, especially Geothermal, Solar and wind
- Project management during the construction of various projects in Solar PV and BESS Projects in Africa and Indonesia
- Involved in the preparation of a detailed feasibility study of solar PV farm and BESS
- Introduced development schemes to the proposed project
- Designed hydraulic structures required in the project
- Assist in the recruitment of consultants for new project requirements
- Prepare project management procedures
- Prepare detailed engineering designs for new projects in refineries, RE Power Projects, industrial plants, and various infrastructure projects.
- Developed and implemented engineering processes that improved project efficiency by 20%.
- Created detailed reports for senior management on the status of projects and deadlines.
- Established relationships with vendors to obtain materials at cost-effective prices.
- Investigated new technologies and techniques that could improve production methods or reduce costs.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient and professional manner.
- Organized monthly training sessions for engineering staff on industry trends and best practices.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics prior to production phase, making sure they adhered to company guidelines.
- Participated in trade shows as a representative of the company's engineering department.
- Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
Project Manager-48MW Mindoro Wind Farm
PNOC-EDC
Philippines
03.2003 - 04.2005
- Review and evaluate technical documentation, either related to wind turbine technology or other engineering-related workstreams
- Support with the general design of wind farm projects and with Technical Due Diligence activities
- Assist the indigenous people community and provides them with a livelihood program in the form of maintaining a tree nursery and tree plantation
- Provide assistance on the drafting of the EPC Bid document to be distributed to the prospected Bidders
- Provide a cost estimate for the EPC contract cost, capital, and O&M cost to the project
- Manage the installation of the 2-wind mast or Meteorological towers (MET) equipped with anemometers, wind vanes, temperature, pressure, and relative humidity sensors for the wind data gathering, wind flow modeling, wind data management, and wind resource assessment of the proposed site
- Manage the Design and Construction of the Project site’s temporary access road and temporary facilities and PNOC-EDC site office
- Coordinate and manage the Right of Way negotiation to land owners affected by the transmission route and wind site development plan
- Installation of a temporary 13.8 Kv distribution line to supply power requirements to the site office and construction site
- Recruitment of several skilled and non-skilled workers within the project site area consisting of several barangays with coordination from the local government units
- Attend barangay and municipal meetings whenever required by the Local Government units to assist in the local and municipal programs and projects
- Undertake energy and uncertainty production assessments for different layouts and turbine configurations, which might include site visits, wind and production data processing, quality checking, correlation analysis, wind flow and wake modeling, review of energy losses, statistical analysis, and reporting
- Support technical, land acquisition, and permitting teams and workstreams by providing analyses and producing detailed reports that review the feasibility of sites for development, including feasibility studies, layout optimization/micro siting, site meteorological measurements, shadow flicker assessment, noise modeling, and visual impact assessment optimization/micro siting, site meteorological measurements, shadow flicker assessment, noise modeling, and visual impact assessment.
Project Manager-150MW Burgos Wind Farm
PNOC-EDC
Philippines
04.2000 - 04.2003
- Manage the installation of the various wind mast or Meteorological towers equipped with anemometers, wind vanes, and sometimes temperature, pressure, and relative humidity sensors for the wind data gathering, wind flow modeling, wind data management, and wind resource assessment of the proposed site
- Manage the Design and Construction of the Project site access road and temporary facilities and PNOC-EDC site office
- Manage the Right of Way negotiation to land owners affected by the transmission route and wind site development plan
- Manage the installation of a 13.8 Kv distribution line to supply power requirements to the site office and construction site, nearby villages, and Barangay
- Recruitment of several skilled and non-skilled workers within the project site area consisting of about 6 barangays with coordination from the local government units
- Attend barangay and municipal meetings whenever required by the Local Government units to assist in the local and municipal programs and projects
- Undertake energy and uncertainty production assessments for different layouts and turbine configurations, which might include site visits, wind and production data processing, quality checking, correlation analysis, wind flow and wake modeling, review of energy losses, statistical analysis, and reporting
- Review and evaluate wind turbine models, and recommend optimal design/layout configurations aiming to minimize LCOE
- Support technical, land acquisition, and permitting teams and workstreams by providing analyses and producing detailed reports that review the feasibility of sites for development, including feasibility studies, layout optimization/micro siting, site meteorological measurements, shadow flicker assessment, noise modeling, and visual impact assessment
- Undertake technical analysis of data (including wind measurement or production data) to plan and manage wind measurement systems and campaigns; evaluate, rank, and recommend candidate sites for wind development; forecast future energy yield of wind farms for different scenarios; evaluate and recommend turbine models aiming to reduce LCOE for each project
- It is expected that multiple projects will be handled simultaneously, with eventual site visits
- Undertake site condition assessments for different turbine types which include the elements above but also a review of extreme wind speed, ambient, and wake-induced turbulence intensity, wind shear, and temperature range
- Plan, recommend, monitor, and control wind measurement campaigns and systems, ensuring IEC compliance and/or good industry practice
- Support technical, land acquisition, and permitting teams and workstreams by providing analyses and producing detailed reports that review the feasibility of sites for development, including feasibility studies, layout optimization/micro siting, site meteorological measurements, shadow flicker assessment, noise modeling, and visual impact assessment
- Review and evaluate technical documentation, either related to wind turbine technology or other engineering-related workstreams
- Support with the general design of wind farm projects and with Technical Due Diligence activities
- Produce written reports and other documentation and present them to the senior management or external stakeholders
- Undertaking analysis of operating wind farm data sets to assess the performance of the wind farm and to identify opportunities for improvement
- Assist with the coordination of technical activities and designs with personnel in other business units and departments within the local and regional offices
- Follow market trends, keeping up to date with the latest, state-of-the-art tools and techniques and industry best practices
- Undertaking analysis of operating wind farm data sets to assess the performance of the wind farm and to identify opportunities for improvement
- Organize social participation in the surrounding local community and coordinate with local government units regarding some community projects.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
Project Manager/Field Design Implementing Manager- 640 MW Leyte Geothermal Power project
PNOC-EDC
Philippines
04.1990 - 03.2000
- Responsible for overseeing the design of major geothermal facilities and equipment such as steam/water separators, 1st & 2nd flash vessels, water drums, brine pumps, steam turbine generating sets, safety relief devices, rock muffler & diffusers, silencers, piping system, cooling tower, compressors, standby diesel generator sets, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, through conduit valves, HVAC of the control room, sprinkler system
- Responsible for the construction implementation and headed the commissioning team for the start-up, flushing, testing, and commissioning of the various geothermal power plants
- Provide overall technical leadership and expertise in the detailed design and engineering of the power plant
- Ensuring that the contractor(s) provides all contract documents that are power plant engineering/design related
- Provide information, procedures, and other support to expeditiously solve problems in the development of the detailed design of power plant deliverables
- Supervised the design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning of various major equipment and facilities such as Steam Turbines, cooling towers, vacuum pumps, steam-water separators, scrubbers, 1st &2’ flash vessels, water drums, silencers, brine diffusers, piping system, safety devices, rotating equipment such as compressors, brine pumps
- Managed the take-over of the Project Engineering from the tender team
- Review the technical contractual requirements and analyze the standards and specifications and prepare a detailed engineering execution strategy
- Managed the Project Engineering team including Internal partners, and engineering subcontractors, so that the design is according to the applicable rules, regulations codes, and standards and according to good engineering practice as well as Environmental aspects and Health and Safety of Site Personal, Operators, maintenance personnel, and third parties
- Report the engineering project status according to the established requirements
- Defined the engineering strategies for contract fulfillment in line with the project strategy
- Raise in due time deviation requests to the contractual requirements to achieve or improve cost and schedule and associated risks
- Control supplier selection process and support procurement in the negotiations with suppliers
- Provided support for technical issues linked to overall schedule problems and define appropriate activities for a recovery plan with respective lead engineers
- Manage and control all technical issues of MoM and agreements between the Partners, Participants, and the Customer as well as technical Consultants, Authorities, etc
- Ensure timely response on technical issues internally as well as to the Customer or his Representative
- Compile open issues and maintain a comment list accordingly
- Release and approve the engineering documents of the EPC contractor to the client.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Holy Angel University
Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines02.1977
Skills
- Project Planning
- Process Analysis
- Experience in Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Project Control & Monitoring
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Testing & Commissioning Works
- Management Collaboration
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Autocad, MSOffice,Trivessel
- Logistics Coordination
- QA/QC
- HSE
- Logistics Coordination
- QA/QC
- HSE
- Solar Energy
- Renewable energy sources
- Energy efficiency evaluation
Affiliations
- Community development
- Disaster Action Movement volunteer
- Climate change enthusiast
- Carbon Capture
Accomplishments
- Gerry Roxas Leadership Awar
- Ramon Magsaysay Award
Certification
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Licensed Mechanical Engineer No. 15576
- Certified Vibration Analyst in Rotating Machines
- Certified Piping & Pressure Vessel Engineer
Languages
Filipino
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Indonesian
Beginner
A1
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Renewable Energy (Solar PV) Specialist
Im4urlight
05.2023 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Dieng Unit 2-55MW Geothermal Power Project
12.2020 - 05.2023
Site Project Manager
Olkaria VI-2x77Mw Geothermal Power Project
09.2017 - 12.2020
Specialist Geothermal Project Operations/Owners Engineer
PERTAMINA Geothermal Energy
12.2014 - 08.2017
Project Manager/Senior Power Generation Engr
Patuha 1x60Mw Geothermal Power Project
03.2012 - 12.2014
Service Group Manager
GHD Philippines
09.2010 - 04.2012
Engineering Manager
SKM International
05.2005 - 08.2010
Project Manager-48MW Mindoro Wind Farm
PNOC-EDC
03.2003 - 04.2005
Project Manager-150MW Burgos Wind Farm
PNOC-EDC
04.2000 - 04.2003
Project Manager/Field Design Implementing Manager- 640 MW Leyte Geothermal Power project
PNOC-EDC
04.1990 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Holy Angel University
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Licensed Mechanical Engineer No. 15576
- Certified Vibration Analyst in Rotating Machines
- Certified Piping & Pressure Vessel Engineer
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